Influences - obviously bass players such as Charles Mingus, Ray Brown, Steve Swallow, the late great Jaco Pastorius, Christian McBride, James Jamerson, Paul Chambers, Avishai Cohen, Richard Bonna, Stanley Clarke. Then other great musicians such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Art Pepper, Tomasz Stanko, Stevie Wonder, Weather Report, Sting, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Jose Feliciano, Stravinsky...
Born and raised in Wigan, I began playing classical guitar from an early age, before taking up the bass at 12, playing in local swing bands and jazz orchestras until studying music full time at Leigh College. From there I gained a Jazz Degree at the Leeds College of Music, playing in a variety of funk bands and jazz ensembles, including with Rhythm Method, Mike Walker and Andy Prior.
Currently gigging and recording with my exciting new jazz trio Glover, Marshall & Pollock playing all original tunes. Im also going to be writing and recording with guitar player Nick Kellie and play with
Groove Nation as well as teach bass and guitar locally, to name a few current projects!
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Enjoyed the gig last night Darren. I think bass players of your calibre are rare! It's great having you as a friend and part of the band. Dazberries ;) ps; you really cook with the band.
"At last a follow up to Janette Mason's sparkling debut as leader. Alien Left Hand ....was well worth the wait…” Production **** Performance**** -- BBC Music Magazine
“…an album fizzing with fresh ideas and delights, an exhilarating musical journey .. with brilliantly original writing and inspired playing…” -- Helen Mayhew
"Every track from the rhythmic ‘NY Cab Ride’ and restless ‘4 Wheel Drive’ to the brooding ‘Mae’s Song’ has a terrific hook but it’s the way Mason switches tempo and moods that makes ALH great fun. " -- Diva Magazine
Haha!!!Top reply, wicked mate glad its working out with you guys, can't wait to see you with them!Thats great mate, likewise if I hear any gigs coming up basswise will defo give you a shout! Yeh, I'm splittin duties with Nick's ole drummer so will be great to play with you again mate. Lets us Rock!!Jay
Hey Darren, how are you doing? I tell you what the drumming on that Ewo video is rather good who is it? Hear you're doing some Groove Nation stuff, will have to come and check a gig out, bet you it sounds awesome with you on bass. Let me know if you know of any bands looking for a drummer, wanna play more jazz stuff.
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